Toilet paper and toilet plunger utility stand

ABSTRACT

The Toilet Paper and Toilet Plunger Utility Stand permits the convenient storage of a toilet plunger and additional rolls of toilet paper within the bathroom, yet is non conspicuous. The Stand can be used for other purposes as well; such as, a toilet roll dispenser, displaying bathroom items, supporting a vase of flowers, etc.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

This ornamental invention for a TOILET PAPER AND TOILET PLUNGER UTILITYSTAND is designed to be able to store rolls of toilet paper and a toiletplunger in the bathroom without being obtrusive. In addition, theutility stand that encloses these items is compactly designed and cancomplement the bathroom decor.

The need for additional toilet paper or the use of a toilet plunger canbe an embarrassing situation, especially for the guest, whether they arein a private home, a Bed and Breakfast Inn, a motel, hotel or hospital,etc. Hidden in the utility stand are the desired items.

While there has been shown and described a preferred embodiment of theTOILET PAPER AND TOILET PLUNGER UTILITY STAND, it is understood thatchanges in structure, materials, sizes and shapes can be made by thoseskilled in the art without departing from the invention. The inventionis defined in the following claims:

-   CURRENT US CLASS: D6/524; D450,964; D6/551-   FIELDS OF SEARCH D6/524, 551; 206/207; 209.1; 349, 361, 362.2,    362.3; 15.2, 15.3; 312/206; 6,883,189; 6,719,134; D477,483;    D463,698, D450;964; 6,038,709; D383,935

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A TOILET PAPER AND TOILET PLUNGER UTILITY STAND is designed to hide fromview additional rolls of toilet paper and a toilet plunger. This unit isdesigned to be placed in the bathroom, where the items it contains areeasily accessible to the needy person.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

The UTILITY STAND can be shaped circular (all FIG. A's) or square (allFIG. B's) or other shapes not depicted. Three main components comprisethe UTILITY STAND: (1) The BASE, (2) the middle section or BODY and (3)the top or CAP. Each component can be curricular, square or assume othershapes

The circular CAP is depicted in FIG. A1. Alternate circular CAPS aredepicted in A2, A3 and A4. The square shaped CAP is shown in FIG. B1.Alternate square CAPS are depicted in B2, B3 and B4. A small decorativehandle can be found on opposite sides of the CAP, except FIGS. A2 andB2, which have a knob handle positioned on the top of the CAP. FIGS. A1and B1 CAPS have flat tops. FIGS. A3 and B3 CAPS have a projection tohold a toilet paper roll to be used in place of a wall fixture and FIGS.A4 and B4 CAPS have flat tops with a decorative rim, so objects placedon the top of the CAP will tend not to fall off.

The BODY is also shown circular (FIG. A5) or square (FIG. B5). Adividing partition with a center hole is found 8 inches from the bottom.The wood handle of the toilet plunger fits through the two inch hole,the rubber part of the plunger being inserted at the bottom of the BODY.Toilet paper rolls are placed over the wood handle of the plunger abovethe dividing partition Decorative handles are also found on the oppositesides of the BODY.

The BASE is also depicted circular (FIG. A6, A7, A8) or square (FIG. B6,B7, B8). The BODY fits onto the BASE.

A COMPOSITE schematization (A9) of a circular TOILET PAPER AND TOILETPLUNGER UTILITY STAND is shown. The complement square schematization isnot drawn The rubber portion of the plunger is inserted in the bottom ofthe BODY. Toilet paper rolls fit over the shaft of the plunder in thetop portion of the BODY. With the CAP and BASE in place, the TOILETPAPER AND TOILET PLUNGER UTILITY STAND unit is complete.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Referring to FIG. A9, the TOILET PAPER AND TOILET PLUNGER UTILITY STANDis composed of three parts. (1) CAP (2) BODY and (3) BASE. A partitionwith a hole in its center is located in the lower third of the base. Thehole is large enough to allow the shaft of the toilet plunger to passthrough. The bottom of the toilet plunger sits in the lower thirdcompartment of the Body. Toilet paper rolls are lined up on the pole ofthe plunger. To remove a roll of toilet paper, the CAP is removed, usingthe CAP's handles (FIGS. A1, A3, A4) or top knob (FIG. A2). The toiletplunger is removed by lifting up the BODY section, using the two BODYhandles, off the BASE.

Following usage, the BODY fits over the plunger and additional toiletpaper rolls can be replaced in the top section of the BODY. CAP and BASEare replaced.

1. The Ornamental design for a toilet paper and toilet plunger utilitystand, as shown and described.